Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners
If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you.
Entries by Caitlin Hesse
Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost Before You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you’re thinking about selling your house this season, focusing on a few quick and easy updates outside can help your home look its best.
- 78% of real estate agents polled say poor landscaping affects property values. As a seller, that means your yard could impact your bottom line.
- When getting your house ready to sell, lean on your agent for advice to make sure your house shows well and catches the eyes of more potential buyers.
What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market
Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market.
The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort
If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it.
How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation.
Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?
If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted.
Myths About Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you’re planning to buy or sell a home today, it’s important to be aware of common misconceptions.
- Whether it’s timing your purchase as a buyer based on home prices and mortgage rates or knowing what to upgrade or repair before listing your house as a seller, it takes a professional to guide you through those decisions.
- Lean on a real estate advisor to help separate fact from fiction in today’s housing market.
Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop
Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream.
How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer
In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%.
Why Pre-Approval Is an Important Step for Today’s Homebuyers
Being intentional and competitive are musts when buying a home this season.
Is It Time To Buy a Smaller Home?
Life events can have a major impact on what you need from your home, and retirement is one of the biggest changes many of us face.
What Is Multigenerational Housing? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you have additional loved ones coming to live with you but don’t have enough space, it may be time to consider a larger, multigenerational home.
- Some key benefits of multigenerational living include a combined homebuying budget, shared caregiving duties, enhanced relationships, and more. These benefits might be why more people are choosing to live in multigenerational homes today.
- Connect with a real estate professional to find a house that meets your changing needs and has plenty of space for you and your loved ones.
On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.
If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes.
Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?
There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American.
Why a Real Estate Professional Is Key When Selling Your House
With today’s real estate market moving as fast as it is, working with a real estate professional is more essential than ever.
Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year
If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses.
Do You Know How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you’re a homeowner, your net worth has gotten a big boost. That’s because recent home price appreciation has increased your equity.
- Your equity grows as you pay down your loan and as your home increases in value. Over the past year, the average homeowner’s equity grew by $55,300.
- Ready to sell? Reach out to a local real estate professional to talk about how you can use that equity to fuel your next move.
The Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for You
Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years.
Remote Work Trends Mean Flexibility for First-Time Homebuyers
Today’s low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re looking to purchase your first home.
What You Need To Budget for When Buying a Home
When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information.
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today
Since the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes.
It’s Still a Sellers’ Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Due to low supply and high demand, today is one of the strongest sellers’ markets we’ve seen.
- Sellers can benefit from more offers to pick from, higher home values, and a faster sales process. There’s a reason why 72% of people believe it’s a good time to sell.
- Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. Work with an agent to take advantage of this hot sellers’ market.
There Are Several Great Reasons To Consider Buying a Condo Today
If you’re a first-time buyer looking to break into the housing market but struggling to find a home to buy, condominiums (or condos) could be a great alternative for you.
What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?
Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year.
The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner
Are you thinking about selling your house?
